EXEC: Rapala VMC Gets Back to Growth in First Half as Retail Market Improves
GSM Outdoors Sold to Private Equity Firm
Vista Outdoor Ammo Brand Secures U.S. Special Operations Command Contract
EXEC: Royal Robbins Parent Sees “Disappointing” Q2 as Inventory Woes Persist
EXEC: Mips Posts Sharp Increase in Q2 Sales as Bike Helmets Recover
SGB Update
Outdoor & Recreation Segment Falls 18.2 Percent for Newell Brands in Q2
The parent company of Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo reported that its Outdoor & Recreation segment actually fell 22.5 percent due to the impact of currency adjustments.
Columbia Sportswear Beats Q2 EPS Estimates but Misses on Sales
North America led the world lower as bot the U.S. and Canada both posted negative sales growth for the quarter. Mountain Hardwear was a winner for Q2, while Sorel and Prana posted DD declines. Columbia brand was down 4 percent year-over-year.
Winchester Sees Q2 Military Growth Offset Weaker Commercial Sales
Winchester sales for Q2 were $406.0 million, compared to $366.6 million in Q2 2023, due to higher international military sales and White Flyer sales, partially offset by lower commercial ammo sales.
Report: Travel Trailers Drive Growth for June Total RV Shipments
Travel Trailers was the only positive category in the total RV shipments, growing 16.3 percent and accounting for the positive shipments for All Towable RVs.
Robalo and Chaparral Parent Sees Q2 Profits Sink as Sales Fall 40 Percent
The decrease in net sales was primarily due to a 41 percent decrease in the number of boats sold during the quarter. Price/mix was up 1 percent, driven by higher gross selling prices.
SGB Executive
EXEC: Rapala VMC Gets Back to Growth in First Half as Retail Market Improves
The Finnish fishing equipment and Nordic ski company described the operating environment in the first half of 2024 as “reasonable” as inflation started to ease and retail activity improved from 2023.
EXEC: Royal Robbins Parent Sees “Disappointing” Q2 as Inventory Woes Persist
Fenix said the retailer market still faced a situation with higher-than-normal inventory, as well as volatile trading because of weather and said there are also indications that a number of retailers are facing some liquidity/financial problems.
EXEC: Mips Posts Sharp Increase in Q2 Sales as Bike Helmets Recover
Mips saw its turnaround efforts pick up significant momentum in the second quarter, posting strong growth and doubling its earnings for the three-month period ended June 30.
EXEC: Thule Posts Tepid Q2 Sales Growth; U.S. Market Seen as “Weak but Positive”
The North American market continued to be challenging with a high level of promotional activity. Sales of bike-related products, Juvenile & Pet and Thule branded products in Packs, Bags & Luggage showed growth in the region.
EXEC: Hydro Flask Posts Fiscal Q1 Growth Internationally, but U.S. Falls Short of Plan
Helen of Troy’s CEO said Hydro Flask has embraced the shift in the category with new on-trend content that depicts young people in a range of activities extending beyond its traditional positioning. She also called out that Hydro Flask has broadened its presence in premium grocery customers and beyond.
